Revelation Three Questions…1. What is NOW? v.1-6A.  For God’s People: We are protected to prophesy- Protection is shown in the measuring of the temple-The temple often depicts the people of God- The court outside represents those outside the family of God who oppose God’s people42 months1260 daysA time, times, and half a timeThree and a half years-The two witnesses represent the people of God empowered to share the Gospel and warn of coming judgment-- Hebrews used “week” to represent “sevens,” not just daysA week of years = 7 years70 weeks = 490 years490 years divided into three time periods:Period One: 7 weeks = 49 years (Temple rebuilt) Period Two:  7 weeks + 62 weeks = 483 years (Christ)Period Three: 1 week = 7 years (The Tribulation before His return)B. For the World: They are permitted to persecute2. What is NEXT? v.7-10-For God’s People: We will go from Testifying to Dying- It will appear that the church has been defeated3. What is NEAR? v.11-14- For God’s People: We will go from Temporary Death to Eternal Life- For the World: They will go from Temporary Life to Eternal DeathEvery knee will bow